Ms. Ruhotas has over 25 years of experience in Engineering, Safety, Operations and Commercial Management of Bulk Liquid Storage Terminals. She has Board level experience in the terminals sector including expertise in all aspects of Terminal Operations for a full range of products as well as in-depth engineering design, construction and project management of all aspects of chemical, gas and petroleum storage systems. Ms. Ruhotas also has extensive experience working in Asia and the Middle East forming, developing and managing joint ventures, working with shareholders, customers and government authorities and suppliers.
Previously, Ms. Ruhotas was the Regional Director for Stolthaven Terminals in Asia-Pacific and General Manager Stolthaven China (Stolt Nielsen group). Prior to Stolt, Ms. Ruhotas was General Manager with Pacific Terminals Australia and China, Operations Manager with Email Limited (Petroleum Division) and Engineering Services Manager with BP Australia Limited. Ms. Ruhotas received a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical / Industrial from the University of New South Wales, graduating with First Class Honours. She also received an MBA and Bachelor of Law from Macquarie University graduating with First Class Honours. Ms Ruhotas is also qualified and practices as an International Commercial Mediator and Arbitrator.